Senior Field Engineer

Worley•Bastrop, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Play an integral role in ensuring the successful execution of major industrial construction projects by providing technical leadership, field engineering expertise, and construction support throughout the project lifecycle. As a Senior Field Engineer, you will serve as a critical link between engineering, construction, commissioning, and project management teams, helping ensure that designs are effectively implemented in the field and that construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. This is a field-based role located on an active industrial construction site. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time in the field supporting construction execution, resolving technical issues, validating design intent, and coordinating with engineering, construction, commissioning, quality, and contractor personnel. This is not a design-office engineering role. Success in this position requires a strong site presence, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound technical decisions in a dynamic construction environment. As a recognized technical specialist, you will provide consultation to engineering teams, construction management, craft supervision, commissioning personnel, and project leadership. Your expertise will directly impact project safety, quality, schedule performance, and overall delivery success. Purpose of the role The Senior Field Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering support and field leadership during the construction, commissioning, and startup phases of major projects. You will interpret engineering designs, evaluate field conditions, recommend practical technical solutions, coordinate implementation of design changes, and verify completed work meets design intent and project requirements. Working closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, Engineering, Quality, Commissioning, HSE, and contractor organizations, you will help ensure technical challenges are resolved efficiently while maintaining compliance with engineering standards, codes, project specifications, and customer requirements. Acting as a subject matter expert within your discipline, you will support construction execution, mentor less experienced field personnel, and provide technical guidance that enables safe, predictable, and efficient project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; or an equivalent trade qualification combined with additional technical training and relevant industry experience.
Typically 7+ years of relevant experience for degree-qualified candidates.
Typically 12+ years of relevant experience for candidates with trade qualifications.
Demonstrated experience supporting industrial construction, commissioning, startup, operations, maintenance, or major capital project execution.
Strong technical knowledge within a field engineering discipline such as civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, controls, or commissioning.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, technical procedures, and construction documentation.
Proven ability to evaluate field conditions and develop practical engineering solutions to support project execution.
Experience coordinating design changes and resolving complex technical issues in construction environments.
Strong understanding of engineering principles, construction methodologies, installation practices, and commissioning processes.
Experience supporting EPC, EPCM, industrial, energy, chemicals, resources, infrastructure, manufacturing, LNG, petrochemical, or power generation projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical recommendations.
Experience supporting quality, safety, construction, and commissioning activities within active project environments.
Demonstrated ability to influence project teams through technical expertise and practical execution knowledge.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Experience preparing technical reports, recommendations, presentations, and engineering documentation.
Ability to lead technical initiatives and provide mentorship to engineering and construction personnel.
Strong understanding of field engineering systems, processes, and tools.
Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Providing field engineering expertise and technical support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, standards, and technical documentation for construction teams.
Evaluating field conditions and recommending design modifications or technical solutions necessary to support project execution.
Coordinating engineering changes and ensuring field implementation aligns with approved project requirements.
Supporting construction teams with technical problem solving and resolution of complex field issues.
Reviewing construction activities to verify compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, codes, and standards.
Participating in constructability reviews, installation planning, and execution readiness activities.
Providing technical guidance to construction management, field supervision, craft personnel, and contractors.
Coordinating with engineering disciplines to resolve technical discrepancies and support field execution requirements.
Monitoring construction progress and identifying technical risks that may impact project performance.
Supporting material reviews, vendor documentation reviews, equipment installation activities, and technical evaluations.
Participating in field inspections, walkdowns, testing activities, and verification of completed work.
Supporting quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure construction conforms to design specifications.
Assisting with commissioning, system turnover, startup readiness, and operational acceptance activities.
Preparing technical reports, field recommendations, engineering evaluations, and construction documentation.
Supporting project planning and workface planning activities through technical input and field expertise.
Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior field engineers and technical personnel.
Collaborating with customers, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and execution efficiency.